If your doctor has mentioned an iron infusion, you might be wondering why an IV would be necessary when iron supplements exist. The short answer: oral supplements work well for many people, but many health professionals believe that they don’t work fast enough to fix a real deficiency. Here’s how the two options compare: At […]
Are you eating red meat regularly and still getting told your iron is low? Eating iron-rich food is only one part of the equation. Your body has to actually absorb that iron, hold onto it, and keep up with how much you’re losing. If there are any hiccups in this process, then the meat you’re […]
If you feel tired no matter how much you sleep, if your workouts suddenly feel harder than they should, or if your mind isn’t as sharp, these could be signs of iron deficiency. Iron deficiency rarely shows up as a dramatic crash. It shows up quietly. Gradually. And millions of people are walking around iron […]
Could you be iron deficient or even anemic due to a lack of copper? Let’s take a look at copper’s role in iron deficiency and how copper influences iron absorption, metabolism, transport and storage. Some people claim you only need to take a bunch of iron and that will cure your iron deficiency and others claim […]
Imagine a life where you wake up each day with renewed energy, knowing that your body is thriving in optimal health. Meet hydrolyzed whole protein iron chelate—a game-changing solution that holds the key to unlocking this vibrant reality. Think back to those moments when fatigue weighed you down and the most straightforward tasks felt like […]
Many women want a postpartum workout plan so they can safely lose the “baby weight”. While I’m all for working out, you don’t want to be too aggressive in trying to get your pre-pregnancy figure back. You created a human and literally birthed a miracle. That’s awesome enough!! Second, if you try to race to get […]
How do you make the most of your iron infusion and minimize the side effects? We know that iron infusions carry a much higher risk than oral iron, yet they are recommended often by medical professionals right out of the gate for low iron levels. Many patients have side effects from oral iron intake, but […]
Iron infusions can seem like a quick fix to an iron deficiency problem but not only are iron infusions expensive, they are time-consuming and can have side effects. Do you have single digit ferritin levels? Has your doctor recommended iron infusions as a way to improve your ferritin levels? I used to give iron infusions […]
Iron deficiency can cause weight gain due to lower metabolic rate and overall lethargy leading to less physical activity but so too can iron infusions. Iron like many essential nutrients in the human body has two sides to its story. On the one hand we need optimal levels to decrease potential for disease and dysfunction […]
Low iron is often associated with women, but how do you know when your iron levels are less than optimal? If you’re an athlete, pregnant, or have heavy periods, or maybe consume little to no red meat, then you may require more iron. An optimal level for most women is somewhere in the range of […]
